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A couple folks asked me if I would solicit exercise music suggestions again, which is great timing because oh boy do my playlists need a refresh. Every time you guys have shared your favorite get-off-the-couch songs with me I’ve gone nuts on iTunes and subsequently improved my workouts by about 1000%, so no pressure, but let’s do this thing. (Again.)

Oh, what excellent timing! I’ve just commited (mentally, registration doesn’t open till tomorrow) to the Moab 1/2 marathon, and my workout playlist is WOEFULLY useless. I find myself trying to skip every song, and the last few runs I’ve just thrown one of the Pandora exercise stations. I do enjoy going old school with “Push It” by Salt & Pepa, however–it’s probably the only song that will remain on my list. :)
(It was also on my labor playlist for my new son, born a few months ago–you should have seen the midwife’s face when it started playing!)

Other new favorites:
“Jerk It” by Thunderheist
“Like Left Eye” by Kreayshawn
“Go Hard (La.La.La)” by Kreayshawn
“Gucci Gucci” by Kreayshawn (this one sticks with me forever)
“Eyes on Fire” by Blue Foundation
“Breath of Life” by Florence + the Machine
“Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
“Rill Rill” by Sleigh Bells
“Body Work” by Morgan Page feat Tegan and Sarah
“Savior” by Rise Against
“Invisible” by The Zolas
“Smile Back” by Mac Miller
“Kick Out the Epic Motherf*” by Dada Life
and of course
“Work B**ch” by Britney Spears

Anna A on
November 12th, 2013 7:28 pm

For the lazy iPhone users among us, I can definitely recommend the Rock My Run app. Pre-made playlists for every genre and speed. I use the free ones but there is a paid version for greater access. Introduces me to new music and never requires me to actually sit down and plan a playlist.

Jenny on
November 12th, 2013 8:58 pm

I don’t have much to add, but just had to second “Bleeding Out” by Imagine Dragons – always helps me find those last few drops of energy when I need them.

My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark – Fall Out Boy
I Need Your Love – Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
Let There Be Love -Christina Aguilera
Closer to the Edge – 30 Seconds to Mars
Commander – Kelly Rowland
Any and all Pitbull
Waiting for the End – Linkin Park

I’m on a 30 Seconds to Mars kick right now… Do or Die, City of Angels, Search and Destroy, Vox Populi, Closer to the Edge, This is War, Kings and Queens, A Beautiful Lie, Bright Lights, Conquistador, The Race, Up in the Air,

“Pumpin’ Blood” by NONONO. (It’s an energetic song with great lyrics, like: “You’re a catalyst to your own happiness, you know” and “It’s your heart! It’s alive! It’s pumpin’ blood! And the whole wild world is whistlin’!”)

“Dance Apocalyptic” by Janelle Monae. (Hell yes. You can’t NOT move when you hear this song, which is problematic if you’re just, you know, driving in your car.)

I always feel self-conscious recommending music because I am severely behind the times and am probably telling everyone about stuff they’ve been listening to for like a year. Nevertheless, here are a few that keep me going:

Wake Me Up by Avicii — I put this on repeat for the first half of my run; it’s SO good

Brave by Sara Bareilles

Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

World in Our Hands by The Jesus Halo

Hall of Fame by will.i.am

Gillian on
November 13th, 2013 9:48 am

You must check out “My Number” by The Foals. Awesome.

Maya on
November 13th, 2013 12:02 pm

You might already know of this, but one of your pics was included in this “best of” list I just saw on my facebook feed (number 6!):

Black Sheep by Metric
Stay the Night by Zedd, featuring Hayley Williams
This is What it Feels Like by Armin vanBuuren
Pompeii by Bastille
The Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi (Remixed by Steve Aoki)
Lose My Mind by Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso
Hey Now by Martin Solveig
We Come Running by Youngblood Hawke
Take You Higher by Goodwill and Hook N Sling
Easy by Porter Robinson (and Matt Zo).
I Could be the One by Avicii featuring Nicky Romero
Pair of Dice by Tiesto
Ain’t No Stoppin’ by Ferry Corsten (featuring Ben Hague)
Apollo by Hardwell featuring Amba Shepherd
This Head I Hold by Electric Guest
I Love It by Icona Pop
Little Secrets Passion Pit
Sovereign Light Cafe by Keane, remixed by Afrojack
Clarity by Zedd
Years by Alesso
Alive by Krewella
Illmerica by Wolfgang Garnter
Drowning by Armin van Buren
Language by Porter Robinson
Cry for You by September
You Are My Diamond by Tiesto – featuring Kianna
Arguru – Deadmau5
We Are by Jus Jack & Oza, featuring Aeone

These are my favorites from my running playlist I add to every Friday on my blog :)

Julie on
November 18th, 2013 3:11 pm

Ok I don’t think I saw any of these in previous comments (and wow, some great suggestions in there, cannot wait to rotate some into my playlists)